Published: Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5:29 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, August 30, 2013 at 5:29 p.m.

Marion County Sheriff's Office detectives said Friday they are pursuing leads and suspects in the murder of a 74-year-old Ocklawaha man. The body of Stanley Yassen was discovered Wednesday afternoon by a neighbor.

Maj. Tommy Bibb, head of the agency's Major Crimes Division, said detectives are "actively investigating and pursuing suspects and new leads in the case," adding that the case has been "developing every day."

Bibb said they have "several persons of interest," but at this point they are not revealing who they are or where they are from.

"We won't stop until the perpetrators are located and apprehended," Bibb said.

Bibb said they also are obtaining search warrants for two vehicles, but would not say who they belong to. All of Yassen's vehicles are accounted for, officials said.

On Friday, evidence technicians were finishing up with the search warrant issued for Yassen's five-acre property at 6095 SE 180th Ave. Road. Bibb would not reveal what evidence was found, but he said it was "a lot."

Yassen was found dead inside the white-brick brick home, located on a two-lane roadway in a rural section of the county. Authorities said there was no forced entry into the residence. Officials believe it is possible Yassen knew his attacker or attackers.

Officials said they can account for Yassen's whereabouts Tuesday, but are trying to establish a time line from 10:45 a.m. until 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, when the neighbor called 911.

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can call Watts at 732-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, text a tip to 274637 using the keyword 368stop or respond via www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.

<p>Marion County Sheriff's Office detectives said Friday they are pursuing leads and suspects in the murder of a 74-year-old Ocklawaha man. The body of Stanley Yassen was discovered Wednesday afternoon by a neighbor.</p><p>Maj. Tommy Bibb, head of the agency's Major Crimes Division, said detectives are "actively investigating and pursuing suspects and new leads in the case," adding that the case has been "developing every day."</p><p>Bibb said they have "several persons of interest," but at this point they are not revealing who they are or where they are from.</p><p>"We won't stop until the perpetrators are located and apprehended," Bibb said.</p><p>Bibb said they also are obtaining search warrants for two vehicles, but would not say who they belong to. All of Yassen's vehicles are accounted for, officials said.</p><p>On Friday, evidence technicians were finishing up with the search warrant issued for Yassen's five-acre property at 6095 SE 180th Ave. Road. Bibb would not reveal what evidence was found, but he said it was "a lot."</p><p>Yassen was found dead inside the white-brick brick home, located on a two-lane roadway in a rural section of the county. Authorities said there was no forced entry into the residence. Officials believe it is possible Yassen knew his attacker or attackers.</p><p>Officials said they can account for Yassen's whereabouts Tuesday, but are trying to establish a time line from 10:45 a.m. until 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, when the neighbor called 911.</p><p>A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can call Watts at 732-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, text a tip to 274637 using the keyword 368stop or respond via www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.</p><p><I>Contact Austin L. Miller at 867-4118 or austin.miller@starbanner.com.</i></p>